Adverse Selection and the Decline in Private Health Insurance Coverage in Australia: 1989-95

The decline in private health insurance coverage over the period 1989–95 is analysed using the ABS National Health Surveys. Individuals’ health status and health risk behaviours are found to be significant determinants of their decision to purchase private health insurance. At a point in time, the p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Economic record 2003-09, Vol.79 (246), p.279-296
Hauptverfasser:	Barrett, Garry F., Conlon, Robert
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adverse selection Age Australia Consumers Decision making Economic development Economics Expected utility Health care Health care expenditures Health care policy Health insurance Health risk assessment Health risks Health services Hospitalization Hospitals Insurance coverage Medicare Risk Studies Surveys
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